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Abstract
Second harmonic generation in the nematic liquid crystal MBBA was experimentally observed both for phase-matched and for non-phase-matched interactions. The nonlinear susceptibility tensor components values were measured for the first time.
The possible SHG mechanisms are discussed.
The obtained new physical information on liquid crystal structure is emphasized. The experimental results are thoroughly compared with calculations of second harmonic generation parameters. A physical interpretation of observable effects is given.